The company takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. The company was founded in 1964, as 'Blue Ribbon Sports', by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc.
As of 2020, it employed 76,700 people worldwide. It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon. is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services.
